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Second Shot Love: A Sober, Soulful Romance Full of Heart and Humor

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by Julie Yoon 2025. 5. 13. 10:57

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Second Shot Love: A Sober, Soulful Romance Full of Heart and Humor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you're looking for a heartfelt yet humorous K-drama that explores love, personal growth, and the challenge of change, Second Shot Love is a must-watch.

 

tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama takes a refreshing approach to the romance genre by focusing on the journey of sobriety—and the unexpected love story that blooms from it.

 

At the center of this compelling story is Han Geum-joo, played by Choi Sooyoung, a talented auto mechanic with a decade of experience.

 

Geum-joo is fiercely independent, confident in her work, and until recently, proud of her drinking habits.

 

For her, alcohol was not just a pastime, but a badge of resilience—a way to blow off steam after a hard day’s work.

 

But when her repeated drinking episodes begin to take a toll on her personal and professional life, and people begin to whisper the word “alcoholic,” she realizes it’s time for a change.

 

She decides, perhaps for the first time in her life, to try living without alcohol.

 

 

 

 

 

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Enter Seo Eui-joon, played by Gong Myung, the director of the Bohcheon Health Center and a staunch teetotaler.

 

Eui-joon is calm, rational, and grounded—the perfect foil to Geum-joo’s fiery personality.

 

But beneath his composed exterior lies a complicated history with alcohol that led him to give it up for good.

 

He and Geum-joo share a past: once close high school classmates and self-proclaimed “sool (alcohol) mates,” they were inseparable, bonded over drinks and youthful dreams.

 

But as life pulled them in different directions, their relationship faded into memory.

 

 

 

 

 

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Now, years later, fate brings them back together in their hometown of Bohcheon Village.

 

What begins as an awkward reunion slowly transforms into a journey of mutual support and rediscovery.

 

Geum-joo’s resolve to stay sober becomes the unlikely bridge that reconnects them.

 

And as Eui-joon helps her navigate this new chapter of her life, they both begin to heal old wounds and rediscover the deep connection they once shared.

 

The story follows their transformation—from drinking buddies to something deeper, something more enduring.

 

From former "sool mates" to possible "soul mates," their journey is filled with quiet laughter, poignant moments, and the courage to grow.

 

 

 

 

 

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But Second Shot Love isn’t just about Geum-joo and Eui-joon.

 

The drama shines thanks to a vibrant ensemble cast that brings Bohcheon Village to life.

 

Kim Sung-ryung plays Kim Gwang-ok, a matriarch with sharp wit and warm wisdom.

 

Kim Sang-ho portrays Han Jung-soo, a character whose flaws and humor make him deeply relatable, while Jo Yoon-hee’s Han Hyun-joo adds a layer of emotional complexity to the family dynamic.

 

Together, they form a believable, touching portrait of a community struggling—and often stumbling—on the road to self-improvement.

 

 

 

 

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One of the standout features of Second Shot Love is its authenticity.

 

It doesn’t glamorize addiction, nor does it treat sobriety as an overnight transformation.

 

Instead, it portrays the messy, funny, and sometimes painful steps of trying to change—and the support networks that make that change possible.

 

The writing balances humor with emotional weight, offering viewers moments of genuine laughter as well as heartstring-tugging reflections on love, regret, and second chances.

 

At its core, Second Shot Love is about people trying to do better—not just for themselves, but for each other.

 

Whether you’re tuning in for the slow-burn romance, the realistic characters, or the honest portrayal of sobriety, this drama offers a satisfying and meaningful viewing experience.

 

So, if you're ready for a story that makes you laugh, cry, and maybe rethink your next drink, Second Shot Love deserves a place on your watchlist. It's a toast to second chances, sober hearts, and love that goes beyond the bottle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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